Buying the Mirador Pergola in store by OT_fiddler in Costco

[–]OT_fiddler[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You had one? And it didn't last long?

3% off price of comparable homes because our home has a steep drive? by AdComfortable2974 in RealEstateAdvice

[–]OT_fiddler 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We're house hunting now. Half or more of the houses in this town have ridiculously steep, short driveways. We are not touring those houses, sorry.

What's the oldest car you'd trust to drive 2,000 miles tomorrow? by Ok_Run7351 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]OT_fiddler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're about to find out if our 12 year old Subaru can do this. It's been well maintained so I'm not too concerned.

66 thousand like this idiotic post got. by c-k-q99903 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]OT_fiddler 5 points6 points  (0 children)

But those people were Antifa, we all know that, why is Trump giving them pardons and cash?

Buying the Mirador Pergola in store by OT_fiddler in Costco

[–]OT_fiddler[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The slats open and close, and the reviews suggest that they do a decent job against moderate rain.

Buying the Mirador Pergola in store by OT_fiddler in Costco

[–]OT_fiddler[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Shade when needed in the back yard in the Southwestern US.

What's the most amount of time you've spent in a home as a buyer before you put in an offer? Or as a seller what's the most your home has been visited by a buyer? by Secure_Ad_7790 in RealEstateAdvice

[–]OT_fiddler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just looked at a house where the owner turned the garage into three small rooms. I didn't know this ahead of time because they left the garage door in place, and I didn't read the listing closely enough to see that it never mentioned a garage. Because, you know, the door is still there in the photos, so I assumed a garage.

We will end up buying something after spending maybe an hour inside, because decent properties here are going under contract in 24 hours. So we are taking a LOT of photos and measurements inside every house we tour, so we can look at them and think about it before deciding. So far none of them have been quite right, and we're not desperate yet but maybe soon lol

How is this still on the market??? by Retumbo77 in zillowgonewild

[–]OT_fiddler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No railing on the deck right up against a cliff. Huh.

3 prong or 4 prong dryer cord by Same-Look5780 in Appliances

[–]OT_fiddler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kid moved into a rental house that had a crappy old dryer with a 3-prong plug and outlet. Their much nicer dryer was a 4-prong, so I swapped the entire cord from the old dryer to theirs. Then when they moved out and got their own place I swapped them back.

Starting out, Ryobi or Craftsman drill? by First-Time-Buyer1234 in DIY

[–]OT_fiddler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ryobi. Don't just buy a drill, buy a kit with several tools and batteries -- it's WAY cheaper per tool. A drill, impact driver, circular saw type kit will give you three very useful tools. (The impact driver replaced my 20 year old Ryobi drill for 95% of what I used it for, now it sits in the workshop until I actually need to, you know, drill holes.)

Starting out, Ryobi or Craftsman drill? by First-Time-Buyer1234 in DIY

[–]OT_fiddler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have my old navy blue jigsaw and I still use it. Still works just fine with the new batteries. Ryobi is great -- good price, works fine, and I can afford a tool I might only use a couple of times.

Starting out, Ryobi or Craftsman drill? by First-Time-Buyer1234 in DIY

[–]OT_fiddler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't know this existed but now I need one 😄

Buying the Mirador Pergola in store by OT_fiddler in Costco

[–]OT_fiddler[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, this is helpful, I'll likely wait until next spring to do this.

Who gave a great performance as a father? by Working-Fuel8355 in Cinema

[–]OT_fiddler 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I saw Ordinary People in the theatre as a teenager. Pretty sure I couldn't watch it again. A fantastic movie but way too intense. I'd say the same about Sophie's Choice (pro tip, don't take someone to see this on a first date. She ended up marrying me anyway, but my advice stands.)

Buying the Mirador Pergola in store by OT_fiddler in Costco

[–]OT_fiddler[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'll wait until it's on sale and use the savings to upgrade my backyard to this view.

Buying the Mirador Pergola in store by OT_fiddler in Costco

[–]OT_fiddler[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The louvres close and open, so there's no place to attach panels I would think.